I found the answer to help us get really fast.

I think I felt like my lunch yesterday was way too healthy because I had the opposite for dinner: ddp, bagel and then a 10 piece chicken nugget pack on our way up north with Paige and her husband. Nutrition at its finest.

Utah people, this is another item for your ‘holiday season must-do or else you’ll be sad’ list.

We went to see Santa’s Reindeer at Thanksgiving Point. Clearly the kids couldn’t even take their eyes off of the reindeer for more than 1 second to take a picture. That would just be asking too much.

Just because I am sure you have been dying to know:

These kiddos were living the dream.

They also had a guy making ice sculptures while we were there. He was incredibly talented.

We warmed up inside with the richest hot chocolate I have ever had in my life by a Christmas tree.

Day #9 of Christmas traditions was another success. I kind of don’t ever want this month to end. Ever.

I think I found the answer to help us to get our next PRs.

Anyone else have lightup shoes as a kid? I am on the hunt for a sweet pair for Brooke.

Hahha I always thought the brighter my shoes, the faster I’ll be. Good thing my new racing sneakers are bright pink! Whenever I try to be “too healthy” earlier in the day, I end up only wanting to eat junk food later, so i think that means junk food early in the day will help me make better decisions later, or something like that. Dinner last night was a grilled chicken salad, cheez its, and a milkshake. Solid life decisions.

Oh I am not a fan of those light up shoes! When the kids wear them to school and I’m teaching, they seriously distract me with all the blinking! The kids aren’t distracted mind you, just me, the easily distracted teacher. ;)

Looks like these Christmas Traditions are turning out to be a blast! I never had light up shoes… too bad. I love dogs and horses – I have two Labrador Retrievers back home whom I miss so much! And they are really great dogs for kids :)

runningwithscissors

Dinner last night was refried beans straight out of the can cold topped with shredded cheese and sour cream. Dried cranberries for dessert. Yum!
I love monkeys for some reason. They are just so stinkin’ cute to me.

I didn’t have light up shoes as a kid but I am going to make sure my one year old does. They are so cute and fun! What a nice place to go see the lights and the reindeer. I don’t know why we don’t have more places like that in South Florida. Looks like the kids had a blast!
For dinner last night, I made a plate full of yummy Trader Joes finds. Chicken Sausage with feta and garlic, sweet potato fries and a yummy salad.

I honestly didn’t even think they made light up shoes anymore until I saw a little girl sporting some at church a couple of weeks ago. I never had any as a kid because I don’t think they really became a thing until I was a little older and “too cool” for light up shoes. Sad face.

Sue

Dinner last night was leftover pizza since I had to rush to my daughter’s school. She was inducted into the National Honor Society and I literally had seconds to get to the school once I got home from work. I made it though. My daughter had light up sneakers when she was little and spent so much time looking at her feet she ran into things a lot!! LOL. My favorite animal(s) are cats and dogs!! Have a great day.

Lori

Oooo. Light ups for kids are so much fun. I didn’t get my daughter a pair until she was almost three, now, that’s all she’ll wear. I blame myself for not letting her choose what she wanted. But we are in love with Sketchers’ Twinkle Toes. They are soft sided, not overly bulky like some light ups, come in 1/2 sizes, and have sparkly velcro. There is obligatory bling on the toes, and three of her “blingies” are special and light up. They are obnoxious in a non-obnoxious way, if you get what I mean.

Also- newer to following your blog- but I love the daily updates, they provide such good inspiration! Thank you!

I never got to have light up shoes or anything else flashy- being the oldest of 5 I think my mom always had hand me downs in mind for the others! I take out this frustration now on my entire shoe.. collection. My hot pink Newtons definitely rule! I blogged about dinner yesterday- homemade mahi-mahi “fish sticks” and big salad- LOVED it.

I love frogs. I have since I wanted to catch them all when I was a kid and keep them in my kiddie watering cans with a little big of grass and some water. The frogs were probably tortured, but I loved the idea that I could kiss it and maybe it would turn into a prince :)

Dr Pepper is the most unique soda. It’s flavor is very distinguished. One time I asked my bf to get me a refill of diet pepsi and he added a drop of dr p. and as soon as I took a sip I was like, “what’s wrong with this diet pepsi, does it have dr. p in it?!” He was like “wow I only put a drop in, i can’t believe you could tell” but oh could I tell :) Sorry for the boring story but I’ve never had an opportunity to tell it and now seemed somewhat appropriate! haha (I do like Diet Dr. Pepper just not in my diet pepsi :))

Marissa

Skechers makes some cool kids’ light up shoes. My 8 year old just stopped asking for them :(
I had chili mac and a side of broccoli made by the hubby which made it taste even better.
My favorite animal is probably either a tiger, jaguar, lion or a household cat. Yup, I’m one of those people.

Well that explains why Reindeer are so badass! I loved my light up shoes!! I also had a pair that Polly from Polly pocket inside this heart on the side. And everyday I thought about cutting her out so I could play with her haha. Pandas will always have my heart , <3

I feel like light up shoes are a necessity at some point for everyone…. whether you’re 2, 5, or 27 like me. I don’t have LIGHT UP shoes but I do have shoes that glow in the dark and I love using them to light my way on my morning runs.

My son had light up shoes from Stride Rite when he was little! I never did, but I recall wanting a pair of these pretty sneakers that had a rainbow on them and my dad wouldn’t let me get them for camp because they wouldn’t have enough support – he was a runner and I now understand!

Tacos for dinner. Reebok pumps and keds we’re cool when I was little. I just got my little boy lightning McQueen light shoes. He calls them his “running shoes.” They are super light, some of those are heavy. Walmart is where we bought them.

We had scrambled eggs and pumpernickel bread last night….it is my “quick lets eat kind of meal”. ;-)

No light up shoes when I way young…I don’t think they made those 40 some years ago…in fact I still remember how great I thought I was when mom finally bought me my first pair of “Nike” tennis shoes. Finally, in the cool club…ha!

I use to LOVE ALL ANIMALS when I was younger….now, after having so many with the kids ….from guinea pigs, turtles, hamsters, dogs, and cats I can honestly say I am sick of cleaning up after hair balls, pukes, poop, pee, food thrown every where out of certain cages, hair from animal play and simply living a life around animals….ugh! So over them….but, I wouldn’t mind checking out reindeer! cool!

I’m all in for those light up shoes, we really should so the cars will see us better when we run before the sun comes up. I really hope it warms up soon I miss my running pals.
Mondays are easy dinner days it was grilled cheese with salmon and veggies.
Dogs are my fav and especially mine:)

I love that picture of the kids staring at the reindeer… haha too funny. I love all kinds of animals, but really love polar bears. I know they aren’t cute and cuddly in real life, but they are just so awesome.

I found the Reindeer factoid very interesting!! I learned my one thing for today!
I never had a pair of light up shoes, but always wanted them, I wonder if one day they will make a pair of real running shoes like that for adults!
Dinner last night was Picante Chicken Soup! You can find the directions on my website.
Any my favorite animal… probably my pug!

Heck yes I had light up shoes when I was little! They were the best! I am pretty positive you are correct too, I think we would all run a little faster if our shoes lit up :) I do think it’s great that shoes are so colorful and bright right now though! So that can count!!

I had sushi for dinner last night mmmm!!

My favorite animal was always a horse…I still love them and think they are beautiful, but I really do love dogs becuase they are the coolest animal ever :)

Kate

What an awesome night! Whenever you finish with hot chocolate it totally makes the night!
I never had light up shoes when I was growing up! I would have loved to have them thought! Last night dinner was BBQ chicken and some veggies with a side of apples! I love frogs!!

Girl needs to get a pair of LA Gear (no knock offs, please, name brands are important in light up footwear) kicks, and they’ve got to have more than one set of laces each one a different color and possibly even actual ribbons. Brooke deserves nothing less.

Angela

Kerri C.

I do the exact same thing with soups. I use add ins like Spinach and Kale, sometimes frozen peas and carrots make it in there as well. I LURVE that minestrone soup from TJs but have never tried it with Wheat Thins… have you ever microwaved wheat thins with cheddar cheese and mustard on them (put the cheese on, micro for like 30sec, then put the mustard on)? TRY IT, IT’S DELICIOUS!!!

Kerri C.

I love the light up shoes pic. Lol. I def had a pair. I wonder if they make neutral performance running shoes with light ups. Be a sweet night running shoe. Yes, I’ll buy a pair please and thank you. :)

Emily

I’m a slowbie, so I definitely need lots of light up shoes! ;) I was lazy and came home from finals all day, so my dinner was cottage cheese + yogurt + chopped apple + maple syrup + cinnamon + 2 cookies. More like dessert, but heck, the earlier part of my day was just tooo healthy! :P

crystal pryor

I am 27 and still believe the brighter the shoes or running gear the faster I am. Haha:)
At the moment I am craving Dr.Pepper and choc chip cookies..while trying to plan a healthy dinner. Randomness at its finest.

That looks like such a fun and Christmas-y place! I love that the kiddies couldn’t stop looking at the reindeer – so cute! Our dinner last night wasn’t too healthy either because we we’ve been sick the past few days. We had one of the only things we could both manage to eat, homemade mac & cheese.

K

I used to have light up shoes…and squeaky ones that would squeak every time I walked! It annoyed my parents a lot… Dinner was Chinese food! My favorite animal would have to be Pigs! They are so cute!! :)

Megan

Never had light up shoes, but always thought they were pretty cool! Brookers would look great in them…my dinner last night was a chicken sandwich with spinach and pesto (yum!) and fruit nut extreme gluten free granola with an apple and cutie on the side…yes, all my meals consist of this degree of randomness…absolute favorite kind of animal would have to be a dolphin! So cute!

Katie Buckley

I had light up shoes in 1st grade. Because of them I got to be at the front of he line and lead the way to art class, and that made little me very happy!
My favorite animal would hands down be a horse! In addition to thinking about my running schedule when I see the forecast, I think about the riding conditions! This week has been awful as GA has had a downpour! At least with running I can deal with the rain or go to a gym. My dream would be an indoor riding ring, connected to a gym.:)